Downtown Art Center - Upcoming NOVEMBER 2026 Events

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CURRENT & UPCOMING EXHIBITIONS

UPCOMING IN THE MAIN GALLERY
ARTISTS OF HAWAIʻI BIENNIAL 2026
November 6 - December 19, 2026
Downtown Art Center is proud to present the Artists of Hawai'i Biennial 2026, an exhibition dedicated to showcasing the best of Hawai'i’s contemporary art. This year’s juror is Trisha Lagaso Goldberg, Director of Programming & Engagement for  Anderson Collection at Stanford University and former public  art project manager for the Hawai’i State Foundation on Culture and the Arts.
Artists of all ages and experience levels, working in any medium, who reside in the state of Hawai'i were encouraged to apply.
First Friday Opening Reception: Friday, November 6 from 5–8 p.m.
Awards Ceremony: Saturday, November 7 from 5–8 p.m.
Closing Reception: Saturday, December 19 from 5-7 p.m.
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CURRENT & UPCOMING EXHIBITIONS

NOV
6
David Takagi: A Retrospective of 60 Years
November 6, 2026 – November 14, 2026
Courtyard Gallery: Respected Hawaii photographer David Takagi presents “A Retrospective of 60 Years.”

NOV
6
ARTISTS OF HAWAIʻI Biennial 2026
November 6, 2026 – December 19, 2026
Main Gallery: The state’s largest and longest-running all-media juried exhibition, designed to showcase the best of Hawai`i’s contemporary art, returns to DAC.

UPCOMING EVENTS

NOV
19
FOUNDATION: New Works by Faisal Warsani
November 19, 2026
"Foundation" showcases the debut of local artist Faisal Warsani’s new series of dinosaur paintings, alongside a selection of original miniature works.
Thursday, November 19 from 5-8 p.m., FREE and open to the public

NOV
21
DAC WALKING TOUR: Art, History & Architecture in the HEART of Honolulu
November 21, 2026
Historian Gary Coover and artist and educator Susan Hogan lead this walking tour of the HEART district of Downtown Honolulu. A unique way to experience the historical and artistic heritage of this area.
Saturday, November 21 from 10 AM - 12 PM, $20 per person, only 20 slots available—register ahead of time!

NOV
21
DAC Storytelling Night: Women, Words, Whatevah
November 21, 2026
Marcia Zina Mager, Alexandra Avery, Margo Goodwill, Susan Killeen, and Sabra are five women authors who will each read one original story at DAC.
Saturday, November 21 from 6-7:30 p.m. $10 per person

DEC
5
DAC WALKING TOUR: Art, History & Architecture in the HEART of Honolulu
December 5, 2026
Historian Gary Coover and artist and educator Susan Hogan lead this walking tour of the HEART district of Downtown Honolulu. A unique way to experience the historical and artistic heritage of this area.
Saturday, December 5 from 10 AM - 12 PM, $20 per person, only 20 slots available—register ahead of time!

WORKSHOPS & CLASSES

NOV
12
BASIC WATERCOLOR & SKETCHBOOK TECHNIQUES with Michelle Dolan - Botanicals/Postcards
November 12, 2026 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
$60 Per Person Per Session - All skill levels, Watercolor.
Part of Michelle Dolan’s ongoing Thursday drop-in series. Each class is standalone and can be purchased separately.
This session focuses on Botanical Postcards.

NOV
19
BASIC WATERCOLOR & SKETCHBOOK TECHNIQUES with Michelle Dolan - Beach Landscapes (Copy)
November 19, 2026 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
$60 Per Person Per Session - All skill levels, Watercolor.
Part of Michelle Dolan’s ongoing Thursday drop-in series. Each class is standalone and can be purchased separately.
This session focuses on Beach Landscapes.

DEC
3
BASIC WATERCOLOR & SKETCHBOOK TECHNIQUES with Michelle Dolan - Travel Sketchbooks (Copy)
December 3, 2026 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
$60 Per Person Per Session - All skill levels, Watercolor.
Part of Michelle Dolan’s ongoing Thursday drop-in series. Each class is standalone and can be purchased separately.
This session focuses on Travel Sketchbooks.

DEC
10
BASIC WATERCOLOR & SKETCHBOOK TECHNIQUES with Michelle Dolan - Jungle Landscapes (Copy)
December 10, 2026 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
$60 Per Person Per Session - All skill levels, Watercolor.
Part of Michelle Dolan’s ongoing Thursday drop-in series. Each class is standalone and can be purchased separately.
This session focuses on Jungle Landscapes.

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